University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1726 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #467 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #420 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #365 of 1,018 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 12,674
- Graduates
- 1,087
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uwosh.edu
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 88% |
| Applicants | 9,082 | 3,764 | 5,318 |
| Admissions | 7,872 | 3,166 | 4,706 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,691 | 762 | 929 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 60 | 23 | 37 |
3,676 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,389 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
594 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11065 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 893 (7%) |
| Asian | 522 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 443 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 300 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 279 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 204 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,088
- Students receiving aid
- 76%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,806 | $8,270 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,806 | $8,270 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,719 | $18,154 |
| Fee in-district | $1,406 | $1,406 |
| Fee in-state | $1,406 | $1,406 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,406 | $1,406 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,522 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,939 |
| Room charge | $5,358 |
| Meal charge | $3,581 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh majors
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has granted 1,591 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 252 master's across 17 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 287 | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 190 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 91 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 47 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 78 | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 70 | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 71 | |||
| Finance, General | 70 | |||
| Human Services, General | 56 | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 37 | 26 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 57 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 56 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 44 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 35 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | 2 | ||
| Radio and Television | 34 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 30 | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 29 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 28 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 25 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 25 | |||
| Accounting | 22 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 22 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 20 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 20 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 20 | |||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Public Administration | 18 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Data Science, General | 15 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 15 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | |||
| Sociology, General | 15 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 12 | |||
| Music, General | 12 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Journalism | 10 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 8 | |||
| Geography | 7 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 7 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Environmental Health | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 3 | |||
| Women's Studies | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Japanese Studies | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 190 | 1,591 | 252 | 58 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 55% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has published 5,327 scientific papers with 112,295 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 55 | 165 |
| 1993 | 62 | 187 |
| 1994 | 52 | 186 |
| 1995 | 68 | 190 |
| 1996 | 56 | 276 |
| 1997 | 81 | 323 |
| 1998 | 90 | 422 |
| 1999 | 81 | 486 |
| 2000 | 82 | 616 |
| 2001 | 89 | 743 |
| 2002 | 105 | 889 |
| 2003 | 104 | 1216 |
| 2004 | 122 | 1405 |
| 2005 | 108 | 1640 |
| 2006 | 133 | 2053 |
| 2007 | 128 | 2428 |
| 2008 | 147 | 2551 |
| 2009 | 141 | 3176 |
| 2010 | 151 | 3489 |
| 2011 | 188 | 4106 |
| 2012 | 175 | 4565 |
| 2013 | 162 | 4802 |
| 2014 | 166 | 5170 |
| 2015 | 181 | 5277 |
| 2016 | 190 | 5296 |
| 2017 | 205 | 5229 |
| 2018 | 212 | 6009 |
| 2019 | 187 | 6554 |
| 2020 | 214 | 7529 |
| 2021 | 211 | 8464 |
| 2022 | 246 | 8034 |
| 2023 | 169 | 8201 |
| 2024 | 100 | 7264 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh alumni
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Jim VandeHei
- Occupations
- entrepreneurjournalistreporter
- Biography
-
James VandeHei is an American journalist and businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of Axios and the former executive editor and co-founder of Politico. Previously, he was a national political reporter at The Washington Post, where he worked as a White House correspondent.
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Gary Varsho
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Gary Andrew Varsho is an American former professional baseball outfielder, manager, and coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies.
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Roger Roth
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Roger James Roth Jr. is an American politician from Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for eight years, representing Wisconsin's 19th Senate district from 2015 to 2023, and was president of the Senate during the 2017–2018 and 2019–2020 legislative terms. Before serving in the Senate, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 56th Assembly district for two terms from January 2007 until January 2011.
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Claire Decker
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
Claire Decker is an American professional stock car racing driver. Decker was a 2014 participant in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity.
General info
| Alternative names | UWO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,208 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 67,000 |
| Phone | 9204241234 |